Depending on the bag, foil works better. Always test your gear before relying on it.
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biscuits@piefed.ca 3 weeks agoDoes aluminum foil actually work? You might be better off using a faraday bag that designed for this purpose.
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Tiral@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It’s probably not as good, but this where convenience wins because it’s good enough. You can get aluminum foil almost anywhere and it’s already in about every house.
moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com 2 weeks ago
You might be surprised to find that most Faraday bags are just two layers of fabric with aluminum foil between them.
moldy_rice@piefed.keyboardvagabond.com 2 weeks ago
It’s easy to test. Put it in the bag and try to call it. If the phone don’t ring, it works.
edgemaster72@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
It may not be as effective as a proper faraday bag but yes it can greatly reduce the signal coming in/going out